We discuss:
Encrypted messaging apps in the news
What end to end encryption means
What to look for in an encrypted messaging service
Why a Business Associate Agreement is necessary
The difference in risk landscape for mental health therapists and government officials
Safeguards, like device security measures, to take when using secure messaging apps
We discuss:
Expanded telehealth flexibilities and waivers for Medicare and where things currently stand
Reactions to the proposed Security Rule updates
Making updates even when they aren’t required to safeguard client info and your practice
Timelines for applications opening for the Counseling Compact and the Social Work Licensing Compact
Our upcoming CE training on Cross-Jurisdictional Teletherapy Practice in 2025
We discuss:
The uncertainty in our current regulatory landscape
What the in-person visit requirements mean for Medicare clients (and what they don’t mean)
Exceptions to the requirements for in-person visits
Compliance and documentation for these requirements, in the event of a Medicare audit
Steps to take as a therapy practice owner to be prepared for these requirements and communicate them to staff and clients
We discuss:
What the some of the proposed changes to the Security Rule are, including penetration testing
The timeframe for these changes if they are implemented, and the likelihood they actually will be implemented
The rationale behind the proposed changes, and why they’re necessary in our current threat landscape
How following the PCT Way can minimize the changes you need to make as HIPAA regulations evolve
Centering client care and safeguarding client info as a motivating factor, rather than fear
We discuss:
What happened with Change Healthcare
What a ransomware attack is and how the hackers gained access
Foundational security awareness training, and creating an overall security culture in your practice
How to improve training for your workforce
Having the right security configurations in place in your systems
The importance of risk analysis and risk mitigation planning
Codifying everything into comprehensive security policies and procedures
Welcome solo and group practice owners! We are Liath Dalton and Evan Dumas, your co-hosts of Group Practice Tech.
In our latest episode, we have an update for you on the BOI registration requirements for business owners.
We discuss:
The recent court decision which reinstated the requirement, and when it goes into effect
What our current guidance is on this requirement (and why)
Where to file
Upcoming regulatory changes that will be more consequential for group practice owners, including changes to Medicare
We discuss:
What the BOIR is and who would have to file
The current status of the BOIR requirement, and where to check for updates
What we currently recommend for practice owners regarding BOIR
How scammers capitalize on confusion and social engineering red flags to watch out for
We discuss:
The different ways non-compete clauses can function in a healthcare context
Client rights and autonomy
The enforceability of non-compete clauses for mental health providers
Considerations for using templates for legal documents
Which states have income thresholds for non-compete clauses
What to expect on the state and federal level going forward
We discuss:
A proposed change to the HIPAA Security Rule, and how it will impact group practices
OCR resuming their HIPAA Compliance Audit program
Updates on telehealth provisions and exceptions for Medicare and important dates to know
Updates on the Counseling Compact and the Social Work Licensure Compact
Upcoming regulatory changes for AI use and our current recommendations
We discuss:
A proposed change to the HIPAA Security Rule, and how it will impact group practices
OCR resuming their HIPAA Compliance Audit program
Updates on telehealth provisions and exceptions for Medicare and important dates to know
Updates on the Counseling Compact and the Social Work Licensure Compact
Upcoming regulatory changes for AI use and our current recommendations